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'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | '''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. | ||
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|left|thumb| | [[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|left|thumb|250px|Raikou in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|left|250px|A {{Shiny}} Raikou in the anime]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]===== | =====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]===== | ||
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Raikou | Raikou appeared at the end of ''[[SS023|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two)]]'', the second half of the special episode based on [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
Raikou | Raikou debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''. It was spotted by {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} before it disappeared. | ||
The [[Mauville City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Wattson]] owns many Raikou robots which he uses in [[Mauville Gym|his Gym]]. | The [[Mauville City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Wattson]] owns many Raikou robots, which he uses in [[Mauville Gym|his Gym]]. | ||
Raikou made a small cameo | Raikou made a small cameo in the opening sequences of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | ||
Raikou | A Raikou had a minor appearance in [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s dream in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''. | ||
A Raikou appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
{{Animedexheader| | {{Animedexheader|Hoso}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou|Jimmy's Pokédex|Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It | {{Animedexbody|The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou|Jimmy's Pokédex|Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It's said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon| | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pokémon Chronicles|Hoso}} | ||
[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | |||
===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
A wild Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. | A wild Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}} | {{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}} | ||
Raikou appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first real appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'', where it was awakened by {{adv|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Masked Man]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}} and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with [[Lt. Surge]] after encountering and escaping [[Falkner]], and later {{adv|Gold}}. Once Ho-Oh is freed and [[Pryce]], the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}. | Raikou appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first real appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'', discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'', where it was awakened by {{adv|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Masked Man]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}} and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with [[Lt. Surge]] after encountering and escaping [[Falkner]], and later {{adv|Gold}}. Once Ho-Oh is freed and [[Pryce]], the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}. {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} later captures Raikou in the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | |||
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Raikou first appears alongside {{p|Suicune}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]] where they confronted {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}} believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone but discovered {{p|Nuzleaf}} was responsible and was turned to stone. Raikou later helped the {{player}} and [[Partner Pokémon|partner]] escape from the [[Voidlands]]. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Electric}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Raikou|only one]])}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Raikou|only one]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 2|Island of Haste: Stage 2]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 2|Island of Haste: Stage 2]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX16]]<br>Event: ''[[Special Stages#Special Challenge|Raikou Appears]]''}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Royal Armory|Dark Land: Royal Armory]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Royal Armory|Dark Land: Royal Armory]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 06]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 06]]}} | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
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|skill=Power of 5 | |skill=Power of 5 | ||
|skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when you make a match of five. | |skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when you make a match of five. | ||
|swapper=Barrier Bash+ | |swapper=Barrier Bash+, Astonish | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=243 | |||
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|stamina=180 | |||
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|defense=210 | |||
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Volt Switch}} | |||
|special={{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}} | |||
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{{Spritebox/6|ndex=243}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=243}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/Footer|243|Raikou}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|243|Raikou}} | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric | {{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric | ||
|ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''raikō''|thunder duke}}, {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, {{tt|雷光 ''raikou''|lightning}}, | |ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''raikō''|thunder duke}}, {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, {{tt|雷光 ''raikou''|lightning}}, and {{tt|皇 ''kō''|emperor}} | ||
|fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name | ||
|es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name | ||
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|ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name | |ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name | ||
|zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''Raikou''|thunder duke}}. Also a reference to the ancient Chinese god of thunder, {{wp|Lei Gong}}. | |zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|雷公 ''Raikou''|thunder duke}}. Also a reference to the ancient Chinese god of thunder, {{wp|Lei Gong}}. | ||
|hi=रायकू ''Raikou''|himeaning= | |hi=रायकू ''Raikou''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Райку '' | |ru=Райку ''Rayku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
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[[Category:Legendary trio Pokémon]] | [[Category:Legendary trio Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]] | [[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]] | ||
[[Category:Kanto | [[Category:Kanto Legendary Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Johto | [[Category:Johto Legendary Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Orre | [[Category:Orre Legendary Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Roaming Pokémon]] | [[Category:Roaming Pokémon]] | ||
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Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ Raikou) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with Entei and Suicune, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.
Biology
Raikou is a quadruped, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that covers its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the saber-toothed cat. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lighting.
As seen in the anime, Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds. It is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou races across grasslands while barking cries that sound like thunder.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)
Raikou appeared in the Pokémon Chronicles episode The Legend of Thunder!, where Team Rocket members Attila and Hun attempted to capture the Legendary Pokémon.
Raikou (M13)
A Shiny Raikou made its first movie appearance alongside Celebi, and the other members of its trio in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Other
Raikou appeared at the end of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two), the second half of the special episode based on Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.
Minor appearances
Raikou debuted in Houndoom's Special Delivery. It was spotted by Togepi and a Houndoom before it disappeared.
The Mauville City Gym Leader Wattson owns many Raikou robots, which he uses in his Gym.
Raikou made a small cameo in the opening sequences of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Raikou had a minor appearance in Dawn's Piplup's dream in Three Sides to Every Story!.
A Raikou appeared in I Choose You!.
Pokédex entries
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In Pokémon Generations
A wild Raikou appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening.
In the manga
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Raikou (M13)
Raikou appeared in the manga adaptation of the fourth and final Diamond & Pearl series movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Raikou (Adventures)
Raikou appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first real appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in Hello, Lickitung, where it was awakened by Yellow along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for Trainers to help them defeat the Masked Man to free Ho-Oh and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with Lt. Surge after encountering and escaping Falkner, and later Gold. Once Ho-Oh is freed and Pryce, the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with Suicune and Entei. Anabel later captures Raikou in the Battle Frontier saga.
In the TCG
- Main article: Raikou (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Series
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Raikou releases a powerful Spark attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only Legendary beast that does not return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy information
These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Raikou appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
NA: Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.
PAL: If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Raikou first appears alongside Suicune up on Revelation Mountain where they confronted Krookodile believing he turned Entei to stone but discovered Nuzleaf was responsible and was turned to stone. Raikou later helped the player and partner escape from the Voidlands.
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In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou | English | United States | 40 | November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002 |
RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Raikou | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | English | United Kingdom | 70 | June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | Italian | Italy | 70 | June 23 to 25, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | Spanish | Spain | 70 | June 27 to August 27, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Raikou | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | German | Germany | 70 | September 24 to November 5, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Raikou | French | France | 70 | September 26, 2006 |
DPPtHGSS | Crown Raikou | Japanese | Japan | 30 | June 18 to August 31, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Shinsegae Raikou | Korean | South Korea | 30 | September 11 to October 24, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Crown City Raikou | Korean | South Korea | 30 | December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | GameStop Raikou | English | North America | 30 | January 3 to 9, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | English | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | French | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | German | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | Italian | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Winter 2011 Raikou | Spanish | Wi-Fi | 30 | February 7 to 13, 2011 |
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Trivia
- Raikou, along with Entei and Suicune, was designed by Muneo Saitō.[1]
- Raikou is the only Pokémon in the anime whose image on the anime Pokédex was of stylized art rather than Ken Sugimori's official artwork.
- Raikou's effort value yield of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique.
- Raikou's number in the National Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex is the same: 243.
Origin
Raikou may be particularly based on the Thunder and Lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 raijū (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of a tiger, monkey, blue wolf wrapped in lightning, and many other animals. Raikou is specifically based on its tiger form, while the Pokémon Manectric is based on its wolf form.
In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the Smilodon fatalis, a well-known but extinct species of wildcat often referred to as a saber-toothed tiger. Its color and pattern scheme are reminiscent of that of a Bengal tiger. The stripes that decorate Raikou's body also can be compared to zigzagging thunderbolts and perhaps even scars from claws. The white ruff around Raikou's face is akin to the Siberian tiger's thick fur around its neck. In the anime, Raikou is shown to be very agile, swift, stealthy, and a powerful attacker, just like a tiger. The gray "plate" atop its head may be similar to Entei's head ornament, being either a helmet or crown that signifies courage and power. The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a cumulonimbus cloud, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms.
Name origin
Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 raikou (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of raijū, or it may be a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and 皇 kō (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 raikō (thunder duke), the on'yomi reading of Lei Gong, a Taoist/Daoist deity.
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